3 h. ago New treatment for advanced blood cancer recommended for use on NHS

It is estimated that about 800 people with Hodgkin lymphoma could benefit from the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Events

25 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial document from DWP before new benefit changes next year

Scots on ADP may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect payments.

Politics

31 h. ago New devolved benefit payment rates due this month for pensioners, disabled people and families

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of this year.

Economics

32 h. ago People on this state benefit can claim 11 freebies and discounts worth £14,239 in April

As the cost of living crisis intensifies, pensioners on low incomes could get a financial boost by claiming a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit that's often overlooked

Economics

33 h. ago Millions of people getting extra up to £1,400 in banks from today

An estimated three million people will benefit from the change that comes into force from April 1

Economics

52 h. ago State pension perks and freebies you can claim in April including benefits

There are a number of perks available that State Pensioners can claim and some of them are not means-tested. Here's all you need to know about what can be claimed

Politics

3 d. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

Politics

4 d. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

Politics

5 d. ago People on Adult Disability Payment due important letter about benefit changes

Some ADP claimants will receive the communication by email.

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves’s benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits

There was outrage as the chancellor announced yet more welfare cuts which are now set to affect 3.2 million families

Politics

6 d. ago PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today where she confirmed major cuts to the welfare bill which will impact up to 3.2 million families by 2030

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves’ benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits

An extra 50,000 children will also be left in poverty after the Labour chancellor’s move to slash £5bn from the welfare bill

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves' benefit cuts will plunge 250,000 people into poverty, warns DWP

An impact assessment published by the UK Government showed that an additional 250,000 people will be in relative poverty due to the cuts.

Events

7 d. ago Older people claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in one week

The majority of new applicants for Pension Age Disability Payment are aged 70 or over.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss

Nikhil Rathi highlighted how growth could benefit people and businesses long-term, but also said ‘one or two more things’ could go wrong.

Events

1 week ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for 169,000 people before end of this year

A new devolved payment will replace the DWP-delivered benefit for people living in Scotland.

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP assessment changes: What you’ll need to show to keep your payments

Thousands of people could lose the £700 monthly benefit

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefit changes have left people 'terrified of how they might survive', charity warns

The Trussell Trust has warned that the overhaul to the benefits system announced earlier this week will push more disabled people to use foodbanks

Events

2 w. ago Am I going to lose my PIP payment from the DWP? The things people will have to show to keep the benefit

The government has not said how many people will lose their PIP payments but it is presenting the DWP reform as a major change that will save billions

Politics